DND HEMA & TPO Free Gel Duo 184 Sea Clay
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DND 184 Sea Clay is a light grey from DND's HEMA & TPO Free line. You get the gel polish and its matching lacquer, so a gel manicure and a lacquer pedicure come out the same colour.
In DND's words: Clay it cool in this perfectly weathered coastal grey with pink undertones inspired by windswept cliffs and smooth pebbles on the shoreline.
What you get
- 1 x DND 184 Sea Clay gel polish, 0.5 fl oz (15 mL), cured under an LED or UV lamp
- 1 x DND 184 Sea Clay nail lacquer, 0.5 fl oz (15 mL), air-dries
Why techs stock it
- TPO free: TPO is the photoinitiator the EU removed from cosmetics in 2025; this formula does not use it.
- Rated for 21 days: DND lists up to 21 days of chip-free wear with proper prep.
- Does not shrink: DND lists the HEMA & TPO Free formula as non-shrinking and chip-free.
- Clean cream finish: no shimmer or glitter, so it reads the same under salon light and daylight.
Specifications
| Brand | DND (Daisy Nail Design) |
|---|---|
| Line | DND HEMA & TPO Free |
| Shade number | 184 |
| Shade name | Sea Clay |
| Colour family | Gray |
| Tone | light grey |
| Finish | Cream |
| Format | gel polish + matching nail lacquer |
| Bottle size | 0.5 fl oz (15 mL) |
| Gel cure | 45 seconds under LED, about 2 minutes under UV per colour coat |
| Base and top | any DND, DC or DIVA base and no-wipe top gel |
| Formula | HEMA free, TPO free, vegan, cruelty-free |
| Removal | soak-off with acetone |
| SKU | DNDHFGL184 |
How to apply the gel
- Prep: clean the nail, push back the cuticle, buff off the shine and dehydrate.
- Base: a thin layer of any DND, DC or DIVA base gel, cured 30 seconds under LED.
- Colour: two thin coats of DND 184 Sea Clay, each cured 45 seconds under LED, edge capped.
- Top: a DND, DC or DIVA no-wipe top gel, cured 45 seconds.
Who it suits
- Minimal sets: grey is a neutral that works year round and does not fight an outfit.
- Short nails, paired with a matte top coat.
- Clients who ask for light grey by name or by number 184.
Which option to choose
Compared with a standard DND duo, DND 184 Sea Clay swaps in a formula without HEMA or TPO while keeping the same gel and lacquer format. It still works with the DND, DC and DIVA base and top gels you already stock.
Lamp check
An LED lamp cures each thin colour coat in well under a minute; a UV lamp takes about 2 minutes. If the surface stays soft, the coat was too thick or the lamp is getting old.
More to pair with Sea Clay: the DND HEMA & TPO Free collection, HEMA-free gray shades and the Part 06 I'm The Captain Now set.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the lacquer match the gel exactly?+
Yes. DND mixes DND 184 Sea Clay as a gel and a lacquer with the same shade number, so a gel manicure and a lacquer pedicure match. The lacquer air-dries, the gel needs an LED or UV lamp.
What do HEMA free and TPO free mean?+
HEMA is a monomer and the ingredient most linked to allergic reactions from gel polish. TPO is a photoinitiator the EU removed from cosmetics in 2025. This DND line is made without either one.
What colour is Sea Clay?+
DND 184 Sea Clay is a light grey. Screens show colour differently, so check a swatch stick against the client's skin before the full set.
How long do I cure each coat?+
Under an LED lamp, cure each thin colour coat 45 seconds; a UV lamp takes about 2 minutes. Thin coats cure all the way through, thick ones do not.